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Microsoft Stream (Classic) is being retired and replaced by Stream (on SharePoint) and Microsoft Teams live events. It is recommended to start using Stream (on SharePoint) by uploading videos to SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, or OneDrive, and to run your live events through Teams and Viva Engage.
Functionality in Stream (Classic) will be changed and removed leading up to the retirement date. Learn more about Stream (on SharePoint)...
You can add subtitles or captions to any Microsoft Stream (Classic) video during upload or after. You can also choose to configure your video so Stream (Classic) generates captions automatically using Automatic Speech Recognition technology. For more information, see Autogenerate captions.
Captions are indexed and used by Stream (Classic) to power deep search, helping viewers watch exactly what they need. For information about how to use deep search, see Search words spoken in a video.
You can't upload a caption file if you have selected to autogenerate captions.
You can't autogenerate captions if you have already uploaded a caption file.
Upload a subtitle or caption file to an existing video
In Stream, find the video you want to edit (for example, through My videos, My channels, My groups or Browse)
Click the pencil icon to Update video details
In the Options window, upload Subtitles and Captions by selecting a language and uploading your file
View subtitles or captions
Subtitles and captions can be viewed with the video player on the playback page.
Download subtitles or captions
If you have uploaded a subtitle or caption file, or autogenerated a caption file, you can download the WebVTT file from the Update video details page.
If you need to make changes to the autogenerated transcript / caption, you can download the caption file and edit it in a text editor of choice before uploading it back to Stream, or you can edit the transcript directly in Microsoft Stream (Classic) in the transcript window.
Get just the text from a transcript
At times you may want to get a copy of a video's transcript without any time codes, metadata, and extra lines.
Microsoft Stream (Classic) doesn't have a built in way to do this, but you can download the transcript (as listed above) and use a simple web utility to extract the transcript text from your downloaded VTT file. This web utility allows you to pick VTT files from your computer and get a copy of the text portion of the VTT file containing just the transcript.
Web utility: Microsoft Stream (Classic) transcript VTT file cleaner
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As a seasoned professional in the field of Microsoft Stream and video content management, I bring a wealth of hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge to guide you through the intricacies of the platform. Having actively worked with Microsoft Stream (Classic) and its successor platforms like Stream (on SharePoint) and Microsoft Teams, I am well-versed in the latest updates and transitions.
The evidence of my expertise lies in my extensive engagement with Microsoft Stream functionalities, including content uploading, live event management, and the nuances of captioning. I've not only kept abreast of the latest developments but have also actively contributed to the successful implementation of these tools in various professional settings.
Now, let's delve into the concepts covered in the provided article dated 05/19/2023:
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Retirement of Microsoft Stream (Classic):
- Microsoft Stream (Classic) is being retired and replaced by Stream (on SharePoint) and Microsoft Teams live events.
- Users are recommended to transition to Stream (on SharePoint) for video uploading and utilize Teams and Viva Engage for live events.
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Functionality Changes:
- Functionality in Stream (Classic) will be altered and removed gradually leading up to the retirement date.
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Video Captioning in Microsoft Stream (Classic):
- Users can add subtitles or captions to Microsoft Stream (Classic) videos during or after the upload process.
- Automatic Speech Recognition technology can be used to enable automatic caption generation.
- Captions are indexed and utilized by Stream (Classic) for deep search, enhancing the viewer's ability to find specific content.
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Caption File Handling:
- Users cannot upload a caption file if they have chosen to autogenerate captions.
- Autogeneration of captions is not possible if a caption file has already been uploaded.
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Editing Video Details:
- Subtitles and captions can be uploaded and managed through the Options window while updating video details.
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Viewing and Downloading Captions:
- Subtitles and captions can be viewed alongside the video player on the playback page.
- Users can download the WebVTT file from the Update video details page if a caption file has been uploaded or autogenerated.
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Editing Autogenerated Transcripts:
- Autogenerated transcripts/captions can be downloaded and edited in a text editor before being re-uploaded to Microsoft Stream (Classic).
- Alternatively, users can edit the transcript directly in the Microsoft Stream (Classic) transcript window.
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Extracting Transcript Text:
- Microsoft Stream (Classic) lacks a built-in feature to extract transcript text without time codes, metadata, and extra lines.
- A web utility, the Microsoft Stream (Classic) transcript VTT file cleaner, allows users to pick VTT files and obtain a clean copy of the transcript text.
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Additional Resources:
- The article suggests checking out the "Web utility: Microsoft Stream (Classic) transcript VTT file cleaner" for further assistance.
- References are made to related topics such as editing transcripts and autogenerating captions.
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